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NAACP’s Rev. Barber urges Black Publishers to take on Trump By James Wright Special to the AFRO
A Message for the President! Editor’s note: This letter was first presented by Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III at the Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 church service at Friendship-West Baptist Church where he is the senior pastor. Shared on social media, the letter has gone viral. Many expressed the need for this letter to receive maximum coverage and distribution. A highly-respected voice internationally, we’re honored that the scholar, author, orator, advisor, preacher, teacher, activist, theologian, mentor, son, husband, father, Dr. Haynes, gave permission for us to share this message with our readers.
date on it. In love, I offer you some medication for your bipolarity. Honestly, I am praying for you. I am praying that God would arrest you and cause you to experience a repentance that will lead to personal and national transformation. I write praying that you will rise to the dignity of the presidential office and be delivered from the petty politics of demonizing others. Our nation is sick and you are feeding more toxins and poisons into the body politic. I couldn't remain silent as you embrace Islamophobia and xenophobia while marching this nation towards an ugly fascism. You have ignored the pained protests of the indigenous Standing Rock Sioux and jeopardized the health of millions because of your determination to repeal Obamacare; because apparently you don't care. You have attacked the media that was complicit in your election because they didn't hold you accountable for your "alternative facts" and belief that if you say something that's not true, long enough and loud enough, it will become true. Now you have used religion as a weapon with the full support of your puppets in the pulpit.
Dear President Donald Trump, Grace and Peace and Love be multiplied.
Rev. William Barber II, at NNPA Winter Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Rev. William Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP and leader of a movement in that state to overturn voter identification laws, told publishers of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to fight President Donald Trump’s policies. The NNPA held its Mid-Winter Training Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from Jan. 25-28. Barber is the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Churches, Disciples of Christ in Goldsboro, N.C., and the architect of the Forward Together Moral Movement that protests the conservative policies of the North Carolina General Assembly. He told the publishers that being subservient to Trump’s agenda is unacceptable. “Bowing down is not an option,� Barber said in a speech. “We have a deep moral deficiency in our democracy. We need to have a focus on morality and values.� He encouraged the publishers to write stories about the connection of White evangelism and racism in the country. “Some of our folks are sending money to White evangelists,� who, he said, are promoting an anti-Black, anti-immigration and anti-gay agenda. Barber added, “They are not promoting policies of Jesus but the empire.� The minister went on to say that the election of a Trump isn’t anything new but is “as
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I wanted to offer my congratulations but our state of emergency precludes me from empty pleasantries. Further, you rode a wave of division, fear and hatred into your electoral college victory for the presidency of these "yet to be" United States. I must admit that you brilliantly united in unholy wedlock, manipulating the media with your cult of celebrity and the ugly unresolved issue of race and racism to give birth to your illegitimate victory. Your "reality show campaign" stirred up white rage and produced a "whitelash" to use the explosive expression and "Messy Truth" of Van Jones. You did and said anything to get elected by preying on ethnic, religious and racial hostilities in a nation that has never been truthful about the ugly undercurrent of white supremacy and heteropatriarchy. You've even placed a picture of Andrew Jackson, the genocidal, slave holding racist in the Oval Office because you see him as a model. You appointed a neo nazi, white supremacist as an influential and powerful leader on your staff. All of those are warning signs that portend your concept of making "America Great Again" has ev-
In the Name of Jesus, stop it!
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III
erything to do with making America hate, again. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was right when he quoted James Baldwin and wondered if we had integrated into a burning house? Our house is on fire and you are throwing gasoline into the conflagration. I hear from those who've met you in person that you are a nice man. If that is true then you must be bipolar because your policies and nominations are mean spirited and a reflection of white supremacy which, in case you don't know, has an expiration
This nation, snatched violently from the natives, was built on the backs of stolen Africans and with the hands of immigrants. Now you've issued an executive order targeting those you have "othered" in the name of religion. In the Name of Jesus, I stand in solidarity with my Muslim sisters and brothers and oppose this bigoted ban. If you are so concerned about terrorism from
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Johnson and others speak out on Muslim Ban The Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,� signed by President Donald Trump on Friday, January 27, 2017, effectively limits or bans immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
released the following statement after detentions at Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and across the nation due to the unconstitutional Muslim ban initiated by President Donald Trump: “I stand in solidarity with the refugees, immigrants and their loved ones who are being banned from entering our country. This does not represent the America that is made up of immigrants or the values we cherish, one being freedom of religion.
“Yesterday across the nation and here at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport many people were being detained and were not allowed entry into our country. This was all a result of the most recent executive action signed by President Trump banning individuals from seven dominant Muslim countries to enter our country. During this time there is a lot of confusion and families being torn apart. I am aware and waiting to be fully briefed on how many people are being detained at the DFW airport, so my staff and I can fully provide assistance and guidance to those who need it.�
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Garland Police Officer Felicia Jones praised for assisting motorist
Officer Felicia Jones
Garland Police Officer Felicia Jones assisted a motorist whose vehicle hood had unlatched and obstructed her view while driving on IH-30. The driver was able to pull over and call 911, and in minutes Officer Jones arrived, secured the hood for the driver and escorted her safely off the highway. The driver was so grateful for
Officer Jones’ service that she contacted Garland Police the next day to thank Officer Jones for her bravery and professionalism. “I know that my call was probably not the most significant she received that shift, but I can tell you that for this scared stranded driver, the little boy growing in my tummy, my sweet 2-year-
old at home and my loving husband... it was the most important thing she did that night,� the driver of the vehicle, Jennifer Rickerson, wrote in an email to Garland Police. “It’s the little things that police officers do without even thinking that mean so much to people in our communities,� Jennifer continued. “I am so grateful
for Officer Jones and others like her that are willing to put themselves in danger and discomfort every day. What’s even more impressive is when an officer can perform her duty with such compassion, empathy and professionalism.� Officer Jones joined Garland Police two years ago after seven years as an officer in Shreveport,
Louisiana, and she is already a Field Training Officer and one of the department recruiters. “She is definitely one of the ‘faces’ of the Garland Police Department,� said Garland Police Chief Mitch Bates. “If we had 300 more like Felicia Jones, you wouldn’t need me or any other Police Chief.�
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Black History Month COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 2 DISD Budget Town Hall Meeting 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Billy Dade School, 2727 Al Lipscomb Way, 75215. Learn how your tax dollars are spent; provide input on wish lists and cost-savings. Contact: Delisa Proctor; proctor@dallasisd.org **** Film Screening: “I Am Not Your Negro” Thurs, Feb 2, 2017; 7pm; Angelika Film Center; 5321 Mockingbird, 75206. Free screening of Academy Award nominated documentary featuring Samuel L. Jackson narrating James Baldwin’s unfinished book, “Remember This House” about race in America. Contact: Marilyn Clark, SDCC, 214-939-2782. ****** Dallas County Schools Safety Summit at the Dallas County Schools Technology & Training Center, 5151 Samuell, Dallas. Lunch provided. Register online. www.surveymonkey.com/r/dcsSafetySummit2017
Diaspora Day Celebration South Dallas Cultural Center; 3400 S. Fitzhugh, 75210. Free celebration of food, fashion, customs of African people in conjunction with the Center’s “Distant Relatives” exhibit featuring the works of Nigerian photographers. Contact: Marilyn Clark, 214-939-2782.
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Eventfully Yours Special Event Venue presents “BIG GAME BALLOUT Watch Party” featuring the FALCONS vs. PATRIOTS. Come out for some real fun as you cheer on your favorite team with host Lynne Haze and dJ MAC-nificent (Jamita Barnett Machen) on the wheelz. Reserved Seat, Games, Food, Door Prizes included in ticket price. THIS IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN. DON’T HEAR ABOUT IT, BE ABOUT IT! EARLY BIRD PRICE IS $15.00! Regular Price - $25.00 ATTIRE: Favorite Team’s Attire 7640 NE Loop 820 suite 110, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Feb 6
CAAPCO Joint Membership Drive at the Tower Club in Dallas 6p.m.
Meet the President National Association of Black Journalists meeting will be held at the C.R. Smith Museum, 6:30 - 8p.m. NABJ President Sarah Glover will discuss the State of NABJ
February 4 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha XI Omega Chapter, will have its 2017 Founders’ Day Luncheon 12 noon at the Hilton Anatole. Guest speaker is Dr. Jacqueline Walters, nationally recognized OB/GYN and star of Bravo’s hit reality series “Married to Medicine.” Dr. Jackie is a two-time breast cancer survivor and founder of the 50 Shades of Pink Foundation.
Feb 7 Senior Day at State Capitol Tues, Feb 7, 2017; 5:30am; Senior Source; 3910 Harry Hines, Dallas, 75219. Bus leaves at 5:30am for a day of lobbying at the State Capitol for issues of importance to seniors. $20 non-refundable cost. Contact: Lynda Ender; 214-823-5700 x6113; lender@ theseniorsource.org. **** TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns At the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum at 12 PM
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Tues, Feb 7, 2017; 7pm – 9pm; Valentina’s Banquet Hall, 202 Beckleymeade, 75232. Southern Dallas elected officials, precinct chairs, neighborhood associations, business/civic organizations, should attend to be updated on activities and progress in the area. Contact: info@achievepr.net. Register: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/2017-southern-dallas-engagement-community-briefing-tickets-31496682425
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CRESCENT COURT FARMERS MARKET This is a Neighborhood Farmers Market organized by Crescent TC Investors LP to occur on 500 Crescent Court. The market site will be contained within the Atrium of the Crescent Properties, on the north side. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Hotel Crescent Court 500 Crescent Ct Dallas, TX 75201
Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Pancake Breakfast Join the brothers of Omega Psi Phi 8-10 am at teh Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 810 South Cockrell Hill, Duncanville $10 Kids Create “Moving” Illustrations at the Library Children ages 6 to 12 can create moving line drawings at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Drive. Participants will make abstract illustrations using crayons and markers, then cut their drawings into strips and glue them to construction paper. This will create a wave effect and give the illusion that the drawings are moving! For more information and to register, call 972-205-2585. *****
Designed specifically for individuals with early stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, Meaningful Moments is a monthly program that includes a gallery discussion, an interactive component, and an art-making activity in the Art Studio. The program is free, but reservations are required and space is limited. Dallas Museum of Art 1717 North Harwood Street Dallas, TX **** The Voice of Small Business DFW Talks X Live Networking Luncheon at 11am Gather’s Cafe & Coffee Timberland Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76244
February 9 Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Majestic! The Texas Theater and the Majestic Theater are teaming up to present the Audrey Hepburn classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Audrey plays that daring, darling, holly go lightly to a new high in
entertainment delight in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Majestic Theater 1925 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75201. At 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
February 10 The NAACP Garland Branch Hosts Its 17th Annual Winter Ball “Recognizing the Door Keepers of God ’s House” 8:00 p.m.@ Hyatt Place Garland 5101 N. George Bush Highway Garland, Texas 75040 Tickets: $50.00 - Attire: Black Tie Evening Includes: Live Entertainment – Dinner. For tickets, send check or money order to: NAACP Garland - Attention: Gwen Daniels, PO Box 460944 - Garland, TX 75046-0944 Ticket sales end on February 6, For more information, call the NAACP: 972.381.5044, Voice Box 5
***** Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce’s QUEST for Success Awards Luncheon Fairmont Hotel at 11:30 a.m.
Feb 11 JAZZ with a FUNKYTwist featuring Brian Culbertson and Johnathon Butler at the SMU McFarlin Auditorium at 7p.m. **** Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce Valentine’s Day Gala benefiting the GSWCOC School of Business and 5% of proceeds go to the Trinity Chapter of Links Inc. Hilton Garden Inn, 800 North Main Street, Duncanville 6p.m. Reception Dinner at 7pm followed by dancing ***** 2017 Teen Film Fest: Dallas Public Library Deadline: Sat. Feb 11, 2017. Teens 14–18 should submit their 2–5 minute, cell phone videos. Theme: “What was your most significant moment of 2016?” Films screened Feb 25th. Post videos on YouTube; send the link with name, age, high school to: art@ dallascityhall.com. Contact: Melissa Dease; 214-6707850; melissa.dease@dallaslibrary.org ****** Hearts in the Park 2017 Valentine’s Day with Hearts in the Park, at Klyde Warren Park, Ginsburg Family Great Lawn, presented by Nissan! Enjoy “Wild About You” family-friendly activities on Saturday, February 11 from 3 to 6 pm followed by a movie screening at 6:30 pm. Festivities include animal demonstrations, dance lessons and smooch a pooch puppy kissing booth and adoptions and more activities with park sponsors and program sponsors. More updates to come, check back here for the latest! At Klyde Warren from 3 to 6 PM ***** Masquerade Mystique - Charity Ball A night of fantasy and wonder. Feast your eyes and ears on an interactive entertainment experience to tickle your fancy, masterful mixes from the DJ booth and surprises around every corner. All proceeds benefit SheNOW Women’s Charity. $40 Admission at The Quixotic World 2824 MAIN ST Dallas, TX 75226 from 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Feb 14 Valentine’s Day at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens For Valentine’s Day, the garden will stay open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, encouraging couples to pack a picnic. While eating, sweethearts and families can watch the sunset
Feb 15 Youth Scholarships: State Fair of Texas Deadline: Feb 15, 2017. Seniors from Rangel, Lincoln, Madison, Wilson, and North Dallas High Schools are eligible for the Pete Schenkel Scholarship. Contact: Kiley; kfaulkner@bigtex.com. Apply: www.BigTex. com/scholarship.
February 17 General Election Filing Deadline Is Feb. 17 Garland residents may file for a place on the May 6, 2017, General Election ballot for the offices of Mayor and City Council Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8. Anyone interested in candidacy must submit the required documents to the City Secretary’s Office before the filing deadline of Friday, Feb. 17. Candidate packets are available online and may be picked up at the Office of the City Secretary, 200 N. Fifth St. ***** The Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation is proud to announce our 1st FREE event for 2017. The Annual Business Workshop-Feb. 17, 2017 at Eastfield College, 3737 Motley Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150 - Building S , www. eastfieldcollege.edu In Conversation with Rev. Zan Holmes Jr. and Roland S. Martin, at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church, 5710 East R.L. Thornton Freeway at 7 pm
Feb 18 Dine in Love Valentine’s Day Dinner Marsalis Avenue Baptist Church 7-9pm RSVP to 225-354-5519. Sponsored by MAMBC Dynamic Marriage Ministry
2017 Empower Series Collaboration Principal Auditorium @ Highland Hills Library 6200 Bonnie View Road, Dallas. Register at www.empowerseries.com
February 20 Millennial and Multicultural Sales Summit Learn best practices for recruiting, hiring and developing millennial and multicultural sales teams - 9:00 am to 1:30 pm TXU Energy Customer Center, Irving, TX. 75039 Register Now $49 Limited Seating + your copy of “Why Millennial Sales People Now”!Sales Trac Coaching & Management Development, Inc., 13111 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
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Black History Month: The Crisis in Black Education FROM THE HILL
by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
This February, across America, we once again celebrate Black History Month. In 1976, the week was extended for the entire month and celebrated all over America. Although Black History Month was primarily established to celebrate and honor the work of African Americans and historic leaders of the Black community, the revelry signifies unity and recognition cutting across all racial and geographical barriers. This year’s national theme for Black History Month is “The Crisis in Black Education” – directing our focus on the chronic and still widening achievement gap we see among African
Andrea Parquet-Taylor named VP at KTVT Andrea Parquet-Taylor has been named Vice President, News Director for KTVT (CBS 11), the CBS-owned station in Dallas-Fort Worth, it was announced by President and General Manager Gary Schneider. Andrea Parquet“Andrea brings extensive Taylor experience as a news director and a depth of knowledge that will help further develop our team from a broadcast and digital perspective,” Schneider said. “She has expertise in producing investigative stories that have substantial impact in the community. She also understands the significant role weather plays in the lives of our viewers here in North Texas.” Parquet-Taylor joins the station from WNCN, the CBS affiliate in Raleigh-Durham, where she has been news director since 2011. During her tenure, WNCN received multiple Best Newscast honors from the Associated Press of North and South Carolina and Best Newscast and Best Website awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. Under her leadership, WNCN was also honored with multiple regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including the station’s first for Best Newscast. Prior to her time at WNCN, Parquet-Taylor was assistant news director at KHOU, the CBS affiliate in Houston. She also previously served as news director at WXYZ in Detroit, WRAL/WRAZ in Raleigh-Durham and WMAR in Baltimore.
American students and their white counter parts. Countless members of the African American community have called attention to the social crisis that results from persistently imposed racial barriers to equal education. 50 years after, Brown v. Board of Education, it seems the vestiges of separate and still not equal remain, albeit under the surface – in the statistics. The touted benefits of education remain elusive to many blacks of all ages, and these short comings can be consequentially linked to the growing crisis in our criminal justice system. Tragically, poor performance in school too often serves as pipelines to prisons, and these youth are more often than not black and brown. A lack of a quality education results in a lack of skills, ultimately leading to high unemployment and an increased likelihood to become entangled with the prison industrial complex. Systemic economic and racial injustices “It is an honor to join the talented team at CBS 11, which has an outstanding reputation for solid reporting,” Parquet-Taylor said. “I’m looking forward to upholding the tradition of excellence by utilizing every asset and platform to engage and serve the community.” Parquet-Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in communications arts and sciences from Michigan State University and began her career as a producer at WXYZ. She will join KTVT in February. KTVT is online at CBSDFW.com
NABJ statement on Hall’s departure from NBC WASHINGTON- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is saddened by Tamron Hall’s departure from NBC. She broke ground as the first black female “Today Show” cohost and was enjoying ratings success alongside Al Roker during the show’s third hour of programming. NBC has been a leader for diversity in broadcasting, but recent reports that Hall and Roker will be replaced by former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly are being seen by industry professionals as whitewashing. Published reports suggest Kelly will be replacing “Today’s Takes,” the hour of programming led by Hall and Roker. Roker tweeted last week that the show leads the ratings in its time slot and consistently beats its competition. This achievement deserves praise, not punishment, as replacing talent often is associated with low ratings performance. Kelly has a well-documented history of offensive remarks regarding people of color. On The Kelly File, her Fox News show, the
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continue to inhibit efforts to make a quality education available to all American students. Despite years of education reform the achievement gap in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolis is large and still growing. According to the Education Equality Index (EEI), a rapidly shrinking number of students from low-income families in the metropolis are likely to attend schools that put them on an equal playing field with their more advantaged peers. Despite increasingly polarized politics, Congress can still and has in fact found common ground in the world of education – giving more control to local authorities to tailor their programs to meet the unique needs of students in different parts of the country. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law by President Obama on December 10, 2015. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal oppor-
tunity. Most importantly, the ESSA maintains an expectation that there will be accountability and action to effect positive change in our lowest-performing schools, where groups of students are not making progress, and where graduation rates are low over extended periods of time. We celebrate Black History month as a means to be better stewards of the privileges we have gained. There is perhaps no greater privilege gained than the great equalizer that is education. As students from low income families in our own community fall further and further behind, across the state and nation we must ensure that our most vulnerable children have the opportunities they need to thrive. We have a long way to go but by remaining aware and engaged with our political process and directly in our communities, we can ensure a better future for our most prized resource --our children. 8:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Garland, 5101 N. George Bush Highway, Garland, Texas 75040 Tickets: $50.00 - Attire: Black Tie Evening Includes: Live Entertainment – Dinner For tickets, send check or money order to: NAACP Garland - Attention: Gwen Daniels PO Box 460944 - Garland, TX 75046-0944 Ticket sales end on February 6, 2017
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host said then-First Lady Michelle Obama’s commencement address at Tuskegee University pandered to a “culture of victimization.” While NABJ wishes Hall well on her next move, NABJ requests a meeting with NBC leadership on the top-rated show’s dismantling. We look forward to dialogue and resolve regarding black journalists and their continuing roles at NBC both in front and behind the camera.
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Now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, February 17, 2017 at 5 pm (CST). Entrance examination is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 8 am CST. For questions contact a recruiter at 888-670-7932 or email to GPDRecruiting@garlandtx.gov.
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Garland residents may file for a place on the May 6, 2017, General Election ballot for the offices of Mayor and City Council Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8. Anyone interested in candidacy must submit the required documents to the City Secretary’s Office before the filing deadline of Friday, Feb. 17. Candidate packets are available online and may be picked up at the Office of the City Secretary, 200 N. Fifth St.
Garland Chamber of Commerce February 6 at UT Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080 Presentation and panel discussion with industry experts, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Expert panelists include: The Hon Michael Burgess, M.D., 26th Congressional District, Texas U.S. House of Representatives Stephen L. Mansfield, Ph.D., FACHE, President and CEO Methodist Health System Andrew Coats, Senior Policy Advisor, Hall Render Law Firm, Washington, DC Moderator: Dr. Britt Berrett
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HALL: No respect for Resident Trump QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall That’s what he is to me; no more no less. Donald John Trump is not and will never be accepted by me as this nation’s Commander-in-Chief. I’m unabashedly Black and I wouldn’t give a damn if he gave every one of the “Blacks� a six-figure job; he scores no points with me.  In fact, old Black wisdom declares that; “All money ain’t good money.� Prostitutes of any gender can make “good� money, but the source of their money is still no good. Donald Trump is the walking antithesis of good and while he may create a new set of winners and losers, his efforts will not be good across the board. Now I realize that I am losing some of my White readers and a cotton patch full of hanky-head Negroes. To these fair weather friends and followers
I extend a quote from the Houston Rap con- different. In fact, Republicans already know sortium known as the “Geto Boysâ€?; I’d rather that he is probably more liberal than most be hated for who I am than loved for whom I Democrats. am not.â€? America’s biggest problem with race is I don’t disavow RT because he’s a classless that Black folks crack a smile when crying bet- wannabee pimp who sports cheap ties‌three ter suits the heartbreak they feel. inches too long and does not have the comThe reasons that my disregard for Resi- mon decency to button his coat. His overuse dent Trump is of terracotta and that so unrelenting, combed over coiffure unrepentant, doesn’t disqualify him. and unwaverStyle gets you points, ing are singular but little else.  and simple‌I The fact that Resowe no respect ident Trump couldn’t to anyone who qualify to be a church is disrespectful deacon much less towards me and President does not mine. make me any less My Papa First Lady Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, President-elect Donald Trump fond of him. (Five kids and President Barack OBama, shortly before the Inauguration. said; “It’s nice and three baby mamas to be nice, but won’t cut it with the when you can’t‌kick ‘em in the ass.â€? Evangelicals that voted for him) For the next four years that will be my voliResident Trump failed when he emerged as tion and vocation. the most disrespectful voice in the history of Don’t get it twisted. I don’t dislike the Res- American politics. He has no respect for famiident Trump because of his race or riches or ly, for women, for minorities, the disabled, nor because he is racist. I don’t hold this level of the poor. RT has no respect for comity or civildisdain for him because his political views are ity. He has no respect for science or for our en-
vironment, which means he does not respect the future or the children that will inherit it. Peter Wehner of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, penned similar sentiments recently in the Washington Post. “Donald Trump is a transgressive personality. He thrives on creating disorder, in violating rules, in provoking outrage. He is a shock jock. This might be a tolerable (if culturally coarsening) trait in a reality television star; it is a dangerous one in a commander in chief. He is unlikely to be contained by norms and customs, or even by laws and the Constitution. For Mr. Trump, nothing is sacred. The truth is malleable, instrumental, and subjective. It is all about him. It is always about him.� What angers me most is Resident Trump’s disrespect for truthfulness and transparency. Resident Trump and the legion of liars that rode his train into the White House, lie as a matter of survival and sport. I don’t believe his residency to be legitimate and pray that this farce doesn’t last long. I’ve got no respect for RT and pardon my honesty in expressing it. Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, writer and award-winning columnist.
Wine, Waistline and Mozart
My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis Are you losing weight in 2017? What do grapes do in the body? Do they stimulate weight loss or have a role in weight control? Do the acids in grapes have the ability to delay growth of fatty cells? How much extreme stress, necessary and unnecessary, do you allow in your space daily? The most notable resolution made in 2017 was to lose 10 pounds. Weight loss and weight control are on the minds of 80% of Americans. That is a staggering revelation! And there is no law, executive order, prescription or hotline headlining the ‘urgency of an overweight nation.’ It is quietly ignored except
at doctor visits. I have some news to ‘smile’ about. It is largely known that red wine has a high antioxidant content that separate it from others wines. The antioxidant “resveratrolâ€? boosts metabolism and is highly regarded as some protection against heart disease. Some scientists have added anti-aging as a love connection in fine wines. Red wines, in moderation, is a ‘happy’ healthy food. Let’s define moderate consumption as one glass a day, or for especially stressful days‌two glasses. Wine has history. Included in the works of Shakespeare are 56 references to wine. The word wine is part of 145 Bible passages. Doctors relate the size of your waistline to mountainous unmanaged stress, which is directly linked to the condition of your health.
Tapping into your waistline “requires some happiness in your life, purpose and regimented exercise� says renowned winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset (Wine Enthusiast’s 2012 American Winery of the Year). Cabernet Sauvignon is arguably the world’s most noble red grape – grown in nearly every wine producing country across the globe. CNN notes wine and waistline as partners in weight control. Wine will curtail your appetite, which makes it a favorite at night in lieu of a snack that leaves crumbs in your bed. So many of my audiences remember the series we produced on ‘Sleep Apnea� with former pro football players. A sleep doctor told us repeatedly, “if you are
not sleeping, you are dying.â€? Sleep is not an option. What does Mozart have to do with this article? As a young music student with classes at the University of Houston, my professor would serve wine in tiny elegant glasses, after recitals. The rationale was that certain wine styles and music result in perfect harmony. Meaning great wines, like great music, is not easily produced. His choice of music was Mozart‌ because Mozart “changes the flavor of wine.â€? I still love wine and Mozart. The loudest message here is commit to lose weight‌and just do it. We need you‌ in good health. Coming Up: “Where did Etiquette Go?â€?
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President Donald Trump’s most recent provocation — suddenly issuing an order banning the admission into the United States of refugees and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries — created chaos and fury that had to be expected. Airports across the world were engulfed with demonstrators. Judges issued emergency orders staying enforcement of parts of the order. Families found their children studying abroad unable to return home, or their loved ones attending a funeral stranded in an airport. Translators who had risked their lives for American soldiers in Iraq suddenly found their green cards useless and their lives at great risk. Both intelligence professionals and State Department diplomats have protested the order. Trump clearly revels in this chaos. He proves to his voters that he’ll fulfill his campaign promises, despite opposition. He shows them that he’s getting things done. He postures strong on securing Americans against foreign terrorists. He defines his opponents as bleeding heart liberals, more concerned about rights than security, more internationalist than nationalist. He views this all as
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it more difficult for moderate Muslim leaders a win. Trump’s act is based on a lie: that America to cooperate with the U.S. At home, a Muslim is not careful in vetting those refugees from community under siege — and faced with risbattle zones that seek refuge in our country ing hate crimes — is likely to become more from violence or persecution. In fact, our vet- closed, not less, and less cooperative, not ting is already among the most stringent in more. If we will not respect their rights and security, they will be less likely to be concerned the world. Trump told the Christian Broadcasting for ours. Across the world, the order reveals an AmerNetwork that Christians would be given preference over other religious groups, asserting ica that is frightened, not strong, and insular, falsely that under Obama, “If you were a Mus- not expansive. Trump has just mocked his own argument that our allies lim you could come in, but should bear a fair share of if you were a Christian, it the defense burden, for he’s was almost impossible.� made it clear the U.S. will not In fact, last year we addo its part in offering refuge mitted virtually as many Christian refugees as to the displaced — many Muslims, despite the fact of them driven from their that far more Muslims homes by wars that we startare at risk and seeking ed or continue. refuge. But this presiAnd America’s claim to be dent has shown that he’s a champion of human rights prepared to act on the has just been weakened by basis of “alternative facts� our own actions once more. when he so chooses. The irony here is that President Donald Trump The real problem is that Trump gets the threat wrong. the unintended conseSeven countries were singled quences are likely to be far more dangerous out for special prohibition — a ban on all travthan doing nothing. For ISIS and al-Qaida, the elers, not just refugees for 90 days, visa or no order is gift. It feeds their argument that the visa. Not one person from those countries has Muslim world is facing a war on Islam led by killed any Americans in a terrorist attack inside the Great Satan (the U.S.) intent on persecut- the U.S. The perpetrators of American terrorist ating Muslims. The anger and hatred generated will make tacks in Boston, San Bernardino, Calif., Fort on the basis of national origin and ethnicity. By refusing to grant refuge to citizens from the above countries, it imposes hardship on some of the most vulnerable and persecuted populations of the world -- people who had placed their trust in the ultimate justice of the Constitution of the United States and in the American government that is required to uphold it. As a nation of immigrants who have themselves benefited from American hospitality, we must not forget the perils faced by earlier generations of Americans, and we must continue the American tradition of provid-
ing safe haven to those who, like earlier immigrants, are fleeing from terror and persecution. The ban also represents an unfortunate capitulation to religious bigotry, seeking as it does to single out Muslims for discriminatory treatment. This is a fundamental violation of our national commitment to uphold religious freedom and equality and to refrain from religious and ethnic profiling that erodes the dignity of human beings. Finally, this Executive Order threatens the national security of the United States insofar as this ban will be interpreted by militant
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Hood in Texas, and Orlando, Fla. — did not come from the countries banned, and all were radicalized homegrown individuals. Similarly, the hijackers of 9/11 did not come from the countries that are banned. They came from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Lebanon, none of which are on the list. There must be some other reason than terrorist threat for the selection. It may not simply be coincidental that the countries listed for bans are those where Trump’s company does no business, while the nations from which the 9/11 attackers came — and yet are exempted — are places where Trump has done or tried to do business. Democrats have said they would try to get the order rescinded for its trampling of human rights, its lack of preparation and confused definitions. The real question is whether Republicans embrace this action or make their opposition known. Trump is happy to mock Democrats. His aides know that he has to learn to work with Republicans who control majorities in both houses of Congress. Thus far, Republicans such as Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Jeff Flake have risked Trump’s wrath by objecting to the order. It is revealing that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chose to duck — saying the courts would decide whether the order is constitutional — while House Speaker Paul Ryan chose to embrace the order rather than criticize it. These are not profiles in courage. groups as an attack upon Islam itself and deployed as a tool of recruitment into their ranks.â€? Republican Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) released a joint statement condemning the president. The two wrote that, “We should not turn our backs on those refugees who have been shown through extensive vetting to pose no demonstrable threat to our nation‌ Ultimately, we fear this executive order will become a self-inflicted wound in the fight against terrorism.â€?
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TriceEdney Wire Service — When asked, most people know Sir Isaac Newton as the self-described “natural philosopher” who, by attribution, is credited as the discoverer of certain “Laws of Nature.” Newton’s Third Law of Nature is commonly understood to be: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. While most will only apply this law to tangible objects, abstract thinkers easily apply this logic to human interaction. Too often, human actions are not consistent with this premise, but, when they are, there is usually action of historic or consequential note. Such was the post-inaugural Women’s March. Even considering their own initial estimates,
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Ask Vanessa addresses the most common issues regarding resumes. From time to time there will be an article written on trends concerning the resume, as well as articles pertaining to resumes and interviews. So far, we’ve talked about Why you have to submit a resume? What is a resume? Profile Statement, Skills and Professional Experience. This week we will discuss Education. How you should list Education. With that being said, it is always recommended you place your education at the top of your resume if you are a recent graduate with limited experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or if a Master’s graduate and you want to compliment the position you are applying for. Meaning it is directly related to the position you are applying for. If you are a senior job seeker, you will want to place your education at the bottom of the resume after their relevant work experience.
organizers of the Women’s March were surprised by the number of demonstrators who gathered in opposition to the Trump presidency and agenda. Although Washington, DC was the locus of the action, women expressed their concerns in every state–even in red states! Listening to media description of the March, it quickly became obvious that few anticipated the participation of the millions who were engaged in this country and around the world. I was privileged to join my millions of sisters and brothers gathered in this empowering civil demonstration. With crowds so large that most attendees had to strain to hear the speakers, there were no complaints. Most carried signs reflecting their most urgent goals and all seemed satisfied being in the company of others who recognize the need for social justice. Those incorrectly assuming that women can’t get along were sadly mistaken. There was no evidence of argument, the exchange of an unkind word or a disagreement among the marchers. We were focused, empowered
and ready to fight for the causes represented in our coalition. The march also had great support among men. Men of all ages were in attendance, and they seemed to be happy in supporting their daughters, spouses, mothers, cousins, and loved-ones in a numerical show of strength. It was clear that we shared many common concerns. I was honored with an invitation to speak at a pre-march breakfast. Also in attendance were notables Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Eleanor Smeal, Patricia Arquette and Kamala Lozez. In a sense, I felt like my friend, Coach Eddie Robinson, leading a team through a pre-game rally and defining our focus on the desired outcomes of our march. We knew our objective to be to state to our nation and the world that it was unacceptable for our concerns to be trivialized. By organizing and marshalling a larger presence and force than the President attracted to his inauguration, we gave notice that we refuse to be ignored! Never underestimate the power of a woman!
Never before has a march been as successful in such a short time from conception to conduct. The unity the women showed around the world is a good indication of action women are prepared to take to challenge the new administration on issues that may not always be billed as “women’s issues.” This rally broadened the meaning of women’s issues, and I believe it showed that women are stronger when we vow to support voting rights, civil rights, human rights, immigration, equal pay for all, and an expansion of social justice. In his First Law of Nature, Newton asserts: An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. We are now in motion at a pace that has never before been seen. Although we will face forces that will attempt to retard our progress, we cannot and will not disengage. My prayer is that this new found power of women will be utilized to bring about equal rights not just for women, but for all of humanity.
In terms of techniques, listing educational achievements follows a simple format. List the name of the degree followed by the formal name of the school and any relevant geographical or departmental references needed. Here is an example: Master of Arts in Management Conflict Resolution University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2007 Industrial Relations Center, Carlson School of Management Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology and Spanish University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May 2002 List the highest or most recent degree first. The only exception to this is if the earlier degree is more targeted to the job or career, put the most relevant one first. Then list the other degrees below, putting the more recent ones first. You do not need to put in high school diploma, with a Bachelors or Master’s degree, or a certificate. Any academic awards or honors are next to be included in this section. Also, included are special seminars or specialized training. Now, that you know how to submit Education. Try it out and let me know at my email address. If you liked this article and want to submit your question about your resume. Do so, at copywritersmarket@gmail.com. For speaking engagements, you can contact her at 214-8105790.
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the same thing. And when I did, I asked my BFF Neasy about it. Yep, I wanted to contact my old “here he comes, I can’t breathe” high school crush named Poopie. Girl, it was a crush like no other, LOL. Like you, I was happily married, life was good, and all I wanted to do is let him know just how much I truly loved him. I did my best explaining and exasperating my heart and soul to Neasy and you know what she asked me: Why? Yep, just that simple. So now I’m asking you. Why? What if he misunderstands your actions? Is it worth your marriage, the love of your husband, the happiness of your children? If he wanted to marry you, he would have. Ain’t no truth in shoudda, cudda, wudda. Stop romanticizing over what you wish could have happen and live in what is happening. What is happening is that you have a loving husband and father to your children. If circumstances were the other way around and your husband wanted to have a conversation with an ex, girl pleez, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation. You’d be accusing him of all kinds of disrespect! Turn your twinkle toes towards what’s real and watch the video, live version of Whitney Houston, “All the Man I Need” and fall back in fabulous love with your husband. My favorite is the one with her in a beautiful red gown, Kirk Whalum’s on the sax. It’s the concert she did for our troops. Girl, rewind it two or three times if you need to. All the romance and attention you’re looking for is already living inside your home. You just need to breathe new life into it. Let that other man go, that conversation and action of sharing words, just isn’t worth the risk of losing your happy home. I never contacted Poopie and I’m perfectly fine with that decision. Give it some time and you will be, too. If not, go find a BFF you can confide in, who’ll keep you on track named Neasy! Alma -
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Haynes candidly addresses issues in letter to the president, continued from front page religious extremists then ban the Ku Klux Klan. Don't forget that Timothy McVeigh was a Christian terrorist. Those clinic bombing pro life zealots kill people in the name of their god. Ban them! Native Americans were slaughtered by immigrant Christian terrorists. You seem to relish photo ops with black people who have high profiles but limited public policy understanding. Worse, you have surrounded yourself with preachers who would rather be puppets than prophets. Even David needed a Nathan to keep him in check. I have some Nathans I'd like to recommend. They stand in the prophetic tradition of Amos of Tekoa and Jesus of Nazareth, Martin King and Fannie Lou Hamer. Why don't you invite Minister Danielle Ayers, Dr. William Barber, Dr. Traci Blackmon, Dr. Amos Brown, Dr. Iva Carruthers, Dr. Keri Day, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Judge Reverend Wendell Griffin, Drs. Otis Moss, Sr and Jr., Dr. James Perkins, Father Michael Pfleger, Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Dr. Gina Stewart, and Dr. Raphael Warnock, to name a few. They would prophetically lift your presidency and policies from the dark place of hate to the sunlit spaces of justice and love that would move America to becoming a "more perfect union."
You need prophets like the above mentioned in order to insure that you don't go the way of another who was intoxicated by his self importance. Please, Mr. President, read Daniel chapter 5. Belshazzar had a party celebrating his greatness, that was crashed by a hand that wrote on the wall. The handwriting on the wall was interpreted by a foreigner with a different religion than Belshazzar. His name was Daniel. Daniel interpreted the handwriting on the wall "God has numbered your days with an expiration date. You've been weighed in the balances and found wanting. Your kingdom has been divided and given over..." in your case to Russia! Mr. President, the handwriting is on the wall. "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." The handwriting is on the wall. "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." The handwriting is on the wall. You are obsessed that your presidency not be illegitimate because the Russians appointed you and you lost the popular vote even as your Republican Party
suppressed the Black vote (That's what you should investigate. Voter fraud is fake news but voter suppression is real). Prophetic justice reminds you that you built your political platform questioning the legitimacy of the first Black president and now your presidency is illegitimate! "Be not deceived, God is not mocked whatever you sow you will reap!" The old saying goes "What goes around, comes around." The handwriting is on the wall I write as an ally of what Angela Davis refers to as "an inclusive and intersectional feminism that calls upon all of us to join the resistance to racism, to Islamophobia, to anti-Semitism, to misogyny, to capitalist exploitation," and Palestinian apartheid. The handwriting is on the wall. Psalm 72 is instructive for leaders "he (or she) delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper." The handwriting is on the wall because Jesus warned that when He judges the nations He will separate the sheep from the goats. Will he say to you, Mr. President,
"I was hungry and your executive order made it more difficult for low and moderate income families to secure a home loan and you appointed a gifted surgeon, who needs to go some where and sit down, with no experience to give leadership to HUD. I was thirsty and you issued an executive order to run roughshod over Native American, Standing Rock Sioux sacred grounds but Flint residents still don't have new pipes for fresh water from a fresh water source. I was in prison because of the war on drugs which was really a war on black and poor people and because of stop and frisk; and you appointed Jefferson Beauregard Sessions as a racist fox to guard the henhouse of justice I was a stranger and you built a wall and issued a ban on muslims." You will ask "Jesus when did this happen." He will say "Inasmuch as you did it to the least of these, you've done it to me." Mr. President, the handwriting is on the wall. I am praying for you and this sick nation to be healed. Peace and Power,
Frederick Douglass Haynes, III
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